Upside-Down Pear Tarte Tatin
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Cuisine: French
This Upside-Down Pear Tarte Tatin is a delightful French dessert that features caramelized pears topped with flaky puff pastry. It's a visually stunning dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. The combination of sweet caramel, tender pears, and buttery pastry creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 4-5 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9-inch oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and cook until it caramelizes, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and arrange pear slices in a circular pattern over the caramel in the skillet. Drizzle vanilla extract over the pears.
- Place the puff pastry over the pears, tucking in the edges around the fruit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully invert the tarte tatin onto a serving plate. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.